5 - Carles Puyol

[Pepe Silvia]

In all the games we lost this year, Puyol didn't play. Typical, huh? Be back soon, capità!

He is that inspirational to our players. I don't think any captain in top level teams has that much of an impact the way Carles has on our guys.

Puyol wouldn't have allowed us to show signs of weakness. He would have made us fight harder.

 

[Myrmecophile]

which reminds me, this ends busquets' winning run no?

His was in the league. I think he's on 22.

 

[gingerless]

oh right then he's still going. all good

 

[deelio]

When is he coming back????

 

[Flavia]

He is that inspirational to our players. I don't think any captain in top level teams has that much of an impact the way Carles has on our guys.

Puyol wouldn't have allowed us to show signs of weakness. He would have made us fight harder.

Yes... the difference he makes is really noticeable. I hope he gets well soon, we really need him fit.

 

[Galning]

He is that inspirational to our players. I don't think any captain in top level teams has that much of an impact the way Carles has on our guys.

Puyol wouldn't have allowed us to show signs of weakness. He would have made us fight harder.

So true.
Seeing Barça without Puyol hurts my eyes. "1-1? Oh it'll be alright.... oh fuck 2-1 "

We always lose without Puyi.

 

[Cal-FCB]

He'll be back for the 2nd leg right? Although Pique will be a miss having Puyi back will be a massive boost to the team's mentality (effectively what lost us the game). Plus he and Abi's styles are complimentary anyway, so should be good.

 

[Damon]

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola may not rush defender Carles Puyol back against fifth-place Athletic, which had won four straight before Monday's loss at Mallorca.

Puyol has been out of action since Jan. 22 with a knee injury. All four of Barcelona's losses this season have come without Puyol in the lineup and, with fellow centre back Gerard Pique suspended for the return leg against Arsenal on March 8, Guardiola may prefer not to risk his captain's health with its European place on the line.

"We can take lessons from the defeat," Barcelona fullback Maxwell said.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hH-jSK2T_xu8tH3XUIKsZbt_vGIg

 

[Corb]

Puyi must rest until he is completely fit. Our youth setup will provide us with enough CTs. Bartra and Fontàs are extremely good.

 

[Juan03]

we missed him yesterday no such defender as Puyol on the big games.

 

[Ocurrente]

I still find this vid absoloutely hilarious

 

[gingerless]

pep is going to play milito again. he should be ready this time, playing bad 4 games in a row is impossible

 

[deelio]

pep is going to play milito again. he should be ready this time, playing bad 4 games in a row is impossible

i really hope you are right. but it IS milito......... anything could happen.

 

[Barcilliant]

Milito is a fucking liability-seriously. I would rather see us bringing on a youth player. We need to clone Puyol or get another no-nonsense defender like him. Having an aggressive, physical centre back is a hallmark of all good teams. You cant have a team of only gazelles, you need the odd mongrel in there too. We should have never loaned out Caceras. Anyone know how he is doing for Sevilla??? I dont follow their matches.
Also what happened to Muniesa? I know he signed a new contract but this guy was supposed to be the new Puyol and made his first team debut back in 09, I think.

 

[Corb]

pep is going to play milito again. he should be ready this time, playing bad 4 games in a row is impossible

Milito is a retired football player.